Cassadine family
Cassadine family
The Cassadine family is a prominent fictional family from the American soap opera General Hospital. The family was first introduced in the early 1980s and has since become one of the central families in the series, known for their wealth, power, and often villainous behavior.
History[edit | edit source]
The Cassadine family was introduced to General Hospital in 1981 with the arrival of Mikkos Cassadine, the patriarch of the family. Mikkos, along with his brothers Victor and Tony, attempted to freeze the world using a weather machine, a plot that was ultimately foiled by Luke Spencer and Laura.
Key Members[edit | edit source]
- Mikkos Cassadine - The original patriarch of the Cassadine family, known for his megalomaniacal schemes.
- Helena Cassadine - Mikkos' widow, who became the matriarch of the family after his death. She is known for her ruthless and manipulative nature.
- Stavros Cassadine - The eldest son of Mikkos and Helena, who has been involved in numerous criminal activities.
- Stefan Cassadine - The younger son of Mikkos and Helena, who has had a more complex relationship with the family, often oscillating between villainy and heroism.
- Nikolas Cassadine - The son of Stavros and Laura Spencer, who has been a central character in the series, often struggling with his family's dark legacy.
- Alexis Davis - The illegitimate daughter of Mikkos Cassadine, who has distanced herself from the family's criminal activities and pursued a career in law.
Family Dynamics[edit | edit source]
The Cassadine family is known for its internal conflicts and power struggles. Helena Cassadine, in particular, has been a central figure in many of the family's schemes and has often clashed with other family members. The family's wealth and influence have allowed them to engage in various criminal activities, including attempts to take over Port Charles and other nefarious plots.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Cassadine family has left a significant mark on General Hospital, with their storylines often intersecting with those of other major families in the series, such as the Spencer family and the Quartermaine family. Their complex relationships and dramatic storylines have made them a staple of the show.
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